ESCAPE trails is run by experienced trail and ultra runner Neil Staveley, with a team of UK Athletics qualified Run Leaders and Coaches.

Neil

Trail Running Guide – Ultramarathon Coach

Neil took up running in 2015 when he entered the East Coast 10k to raise money for charity. Although it wasn’t an instant love affair, with running he soon caught the running bug and hasn’t stopped since. After originally running and racing on roads, Neil found out about trail running and was instantly attracted by the ‘getting out into nature’ feel of it. Having given trail running a go, this time it was an instant love affair. Neil’s main running focus now is trail running and trail races, and he has run many trail races around the UK from 5Ks up to ultras, including the Trail Marathon Wales, the Peddars Way Ultra and the Norfolk 100k.

Neil is an UESCA certified Ultra Running Coach, England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF), Run Leader (LiRF).

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Cath

Trail Running Guide – Nutritionist

Dave

Trail Running Guide

Lin

Trail Running Guide

Tom

Trail Running Guide

Lisa Mason

01/12/2023

I did the Intro to Trail Running workshop with Escape trails. It was a really enjoyable day, with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It was informative and fun and finished with a wonderful run through the forest putting what we'd learnt into practice.

Stuart Smith

01/11/2023

This was a great experience. My first 10Km in a very very long time. Everyone made me extremely welcome and calmed my nerves. I will be back on a regular basis to run in great surroundings with this guided group who didn’t leave me behind, thank you.

Vivienne Taylor

29th October 10k run with Neil and Lin in Thetford Forest was brilliant. Well organised, relaxed with no time pressure a group of us ran in the autumn sunshine enjoying a varied trail of paths through the forest. A very friendly group with some first time 10k runners along with more experienced trail runners. I’ll be back for another run and will challenge myself to do the 16k next time. A great way to spend a Sunday morning. Thanks Escape Trails.

James Nightingale

04/09/2023

Saffron H

16/07/2023

Myself and a friend ran the wroxham/Hoveton route. It was our first ever trail run and Neil and the other runners were so supportive and accommodating. We've already decided to book another in the near future.

Chelsea Forwood

03/04/2023

Really enjoyed taking part in a guided run, was taken on a lovely route with some interesting information given on stops along the route. Run was relaxed and inclusive of pace. Friendly run leaders. Definitely will go again.

Rob Blowers

08/01/2023

If you are thinking of booking and not sure it’s simple - just go for it! Neil and his team run excellent events and I’ve never left a single one without a big smile on my face. A great way to clear your mind from the real world, enjoy great company and learn from experienced coaches.

James Wright

01/01/2023

Have done a few runs with ESCAPE trails now, the most recent being a fantastic headtorch run through the Norfolk countryside. Events are always fun, inclusive and great value.

Ros Blackmore

29/12/2022

We did a 10k guided run in Thetford Forest on Christmas Eve, lovely friendly and well organised run, nice easy pace, no one got left behind. Loved it, and highly recommend 👌

Jenny Davies

28/11/2022

I really enjoyed the run. Nice gentle pace, very friendly and informative.

Meet the team

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